David Paul Weber
also known as Dr. David P. Weber
About David
Biography
Small town values - Big city experience.
I am an attorney, certified fraud examiner, and registered private investigator.
A very large portion of my practice is probate, employment law (private sector and government employees), and civil disputes. In the probate area, we frequently represent loved ones and estates in matters where allegations of financial irregularities have been made. It seems strange, but money makes people truly crazy.
Ultimately, my practice is focused on helping people through tough situations. If you need counsel, we can probably help. We handle cases in each of Virginia, Maryland and Washington, DC, including on the Eastern Shore in both Maryland and Virginia.
Note: My practice is restricted to civil law -- I am not allowed to handle criminal defense cases as I am a part-time state prosecutor on the Delmarva.
Please contact us for more information on how we can help you!
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Virginia for 8 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 12 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 25 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 27 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
Goodwin Weber PLLC
4073 Main Street, Second Floor, Chincoteague Island, VA, 23336
Goodwin Weber PLLC
12417 Ocean Gateway #B11-113, Ocean City, MD, 21842
Goodwin Weber PLLC
9841 Washingtonian Blvd., Suite 200, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878
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David Paul Weber's Reviews
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Posted by Andrew | December 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Great Help
I'm grateful for Dr. Webber assistance with my son's serious traffic case. He was professional and responsive, keeping us informed through the process. I especially appreciated his patience, how he clearly explained things without sugar coating anything. The positive outcome we achieved was a direct ...
Posted by Richard | April 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Integrity and Professionalism
David P. Weber Ph.D. represented me for a serious motor vehicle charge. When I spoke with him on the phone he was very pleasant and explained what the charges meant and the consequences that could happen. He was very up front and a matter of fact about the charges but reassuring at the same time. ...
Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Prompt and Thorough
I hired Goodwin Weber to assist on an employment matter regarding fitness for duty for law enforcement. Dr. David Weber is well versed in the subject and was able to assist within the deadlines of my employer. In a very time sensitive and otherwise sensitive issue, working with Dr. Weber was as smoot...
Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
Disgusted
Disgusting person. Using his license to politicize innocent people. He should be ashamed of himself. Never in my life have I encountered such an unprofessional person.
David Weber
Replied last August 9, 2023I am confident from the supposed review, that this person never consulted with me. The person is complaining because I did something amazing and important - act as a zealous advocate for my client, who is dead, Police Officer Jeffrey L. Smith, who died as a result of injuries he suffered on January 6, 2021. Officer Smith is the first Police Officer to have every been designated a line of duty death from a suicide, even though the suicide was due to the TBIs he suffered on January 6th. The person posting this review does not seem to understand serving as an advocate for victims and clients does not make a lawyer disgusting. In fact, it means the lawyer is performing their ethical and sworn duty as a lawyer. Here, I stood for a widow, and her deceased husband. That's hardly disgusting. In fact, it is an honor.
Posted by Lola | July 3, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Excellent
David was great. He handled my business professionally. He was knowledgeable and gave us a lot of good advice
David Paul Weber's Lawyer Endorsements
"David Weber and I serve on the Maryland Defense Force together. In that capacity, I have gotten to know David and to see that he is both an excellent attorney as well as a person. I fully endorse him."
"David and I have worked on a number of matters together. He is a highly intelligent lawyer, who is able to quickly and accurately synthesize information and come up with an out-of-the-box solution to even difficult and unusual problems. David handles all of my probate litigation; I trust him with my most important client litigation matters."
"David issue spotted all the big and small ticket items, was great with the prospective client, and analyzed the strategic decisions to be appreciating the interrelated legal, procedural, and extrajudicial factors to consider."
"With great enthusiasm, I offer my absolute and unreservedly highest recommendation for David Paul Weber. Although nothing I say in a space this brief will do him appropriate justice, please allow me to attempt to explain why I am recommending David. Simply stated, as an attorney, professor, and military officer, David excels at every challenge that he encounters. Importantly, David possesses an innate intelligence and drive that is unrivaled. David anticipates and fulfills the needs of his clients, provides brilliant analysis, and, importantly, is a great guy with whom it is a pleasure to work. I have observed David closely with his students, colleagues, and clients and he is professional and ethical beyond reproach. I have no doubt that David is a superb attorney ideally suited to provide counsel in a vast array of practice areas. I wholeheartedly endorse David without reservation."
"David Paul Weber and I were law school classmates, studied for the Bar Examination together, and we have grown closer over the years. We worked together on a part of a US government grant. David’s skill set is a perfect fit to investigate and if necessary, to advocate in a federal claim. David has extensive experience successfully navigating the political nature of and nuances of federal law and agency regulations. David communicates effectively and is available to a distressed client. He has a good sense of humor and thinks outside of the box. David’s background is impressive with honors degrees at the undergraduate and graduate levels, the privilege to practice law in multiple jurisdictions, and a federal clerkship. Mr. Weber is intense and tough. David Weber has personally led some of the most high profile investigations and prosecutions in recent times and of our nation’s financial crisis. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Mr. Weber for many years and I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2024
Maryland Superlawyer - 2024, SuperLawyers
2024
The Timothy Pearson Best Disseration Paper Award, American Accounting Association
2023
Maryland Superlawyer - 2023, SuperLawyers
2022
Maryland Superlawyer - 2022, SuperLawyers
2021
Maryland Superlawyer - 2021, SuperLawyers
2020
Maryland Superlawyer - 2020, SuperLawyers
2016
Distinguished Teaching Award - Undergraduate Courses, University of Maryland, College Park
2016
Distinguished Teaching Award - Universitywide, University of Maryland University College
2015
Syracuse Law Honor Medal for Professional Integrity, Syracuse University College of Law
2015
Client Choice Award - 2015, Avvo
2007
Certified Fraud Examiner, Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
2006
Mission Achievement Award, Federal Financial Institution Examination Council
2003
Commendation Letter, United States Attorney for the Middle District of Florida
2001
Quest for Excellence - Excellence in Bank Supervision Award, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
1998
Certificate, Justinian Honor Society
1998
Water Buffalo Award in Evidence, Professor H.D. Lewin
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Professor of the Practice, Perdue School of Business at Salisbury University
2012 - Present
Principal, Goodwin Weber PLLC
2015 - 2019
Academic Director - Fraud Management Programs, University of Maryland, College Park
2014 - 2019
Lecturer, University of Maryland, College Park
2013 - 2016
Lieutenant Colonel, Judge Advocate Corps, Maryland State Guard (Maryland Defense Force)
2012 - 2013
Assistant Inspector General for Investigations, U. S. Securities & Exchange Commission
2010 - 2011
Supervisory Counsel and Chief of Enforcement Unit I, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
2010 - 2019
Commissioner, Landlord - Tenant Affairs, City of Gaithersburg
2009 - 2020
Adjunct Professor, University of Maryland Global Campus
2000 - 2010
Special Counsel for Enforcement, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
1998 - 2000
Judicial Law Clerk, United States District Court For The Northern District Of New York
Associations
2018 - Present
Eastern Shore Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Virginia State BarActive Member
2013 - Present
FraudbustersMember
2013 - Present
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Alumni AssociationMember
2013 - Present
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Alumni AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationActive Member
2013 - Present
MSBA Special Committee on Veterans' Affairs and Military LawMember
2008 - Present
U.S. Supreme Court BarMember
2007 - Present
Association of Certified Fraud ExaminersMember
2000 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
1999 - Present
U.S. District Court Northern District of New York BarMember
1998 - Present
Order of the CoifMember
1998 - Present
Justinian Honorary Law SocietyMember
1995 - Present
Association of National Park RangersActive Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Pending
Not Guilty on All Charges
All Felony Charges Dismissed
All Charges Dismissed
Orphan's Court for the City of Baltimore ordered the Estate to reimburse client for tens of thousands of dollars in taxes.
Domestic Violence Order issued by the District Court of Maryland
Money damages, attorney fees, resignation of offending administration official
Education
1998
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
BS - Bachelor of Science
N/A
DBA - Doctor of Business Administration - 2023 Cohort
Speaking Engagements
2021
2021
2019
2018
2017
A Primer on the Panama Papers
2016
Overview of the U.S. Corporate Tax System
2015
Ethics and Professionalism in Accounting
2015
2014
Ethics and Professionalism in Accounting
2013
Fraud and Forensic Accounting
2012
Fraud and Forensic Accounting
2012
Fraud Detection and Deterrence
2011
Fraud and Forensic Accounting
2010
Criminal Justice
2010
Dodd-Frank, Financial Reform, and the Banking Crisis
2009
Criminal Justice
2009
Fraud Examination and Analysis
2008
Financial Institution Law
2008
Internet Research, Investigations and Writing
2008
Foreign Bank Supervisory Training / Foreign Technical
2007
Fundamentals of Fraud for State and Federal Bank Examiners and Investigators
2007
Claims of Privilege in Federal Bank Enforcement
2007
The Right to Financial Privacy Act
2005
Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption Training / Foreign Technical Assistance
Publications
2021
2021
2019
2019
2018
2018
2016
2014
2014
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2012
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Is a being a "single parent" a protected status from discrimination, when it comes to a workplace or employment?
08 May 2013
If I receive an inheritance check for 20K can I just cash the check? In Montana
14 May 2013
Father died. How do I access his bank account?
12 May 2013